About Venomous Snake Bites (Snake Bite)
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Venomous Snake Bites (Snake Bite)
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Venomous Snake Bites (Snake Bite) InformationCan a snake bite be prevented?Many snake bites can be prevented as most snakes are not aggressive toward humans unless they sense danger. Consequently, avoidance of snakes usually prevents a bite, so people should not try to handle, capture or threaten (for example, tease with a stick) any snake. Statistical studies suggest that about 40% of all snake bites in the US occur in people that consumed alcohol drinks. If a person's workplace involves areas known to be a habitat of snakes, wearing protective boots, thick pants, and wearing gloves may reduce the chances of a snake bite; or at least it may reduce the bite trauma and the amount of venom distributed. How is a venomous snake bite diagnosed?Any snake bite needs emergency evaluation. Identification of fang or bite marks is done, even if the snake is non-venomous, to determine local trauma or tissue damage at the site of the bite. Identification of the snake type by description or picture, along with the circumstances of the bite and the surrounding environment usually provides the health care professional a working diagnosis. For example, a snake bite occurring in dry west Texas is likely a rattlesnake bite, while a snake bite in a swampy area of the US is likely a water moccasin. A zookeeper or private snake owner/collector who is bitten will likely know the exact type of snake that caused the bite or toxic spray (spitting cobras). What are the complications of a venomous snake bite?The complications of venomous snake bites can range from mild to severe. Complications include pain and swelling at the bite site, vision damage (from sprays especially), compartment syndrome (localized severe swelling that can damage or destroy nerves and blood vessels, leading to muscle necrosis), infection, limb loss, gangrene, sepsis, internal bleeding, cardiac damage, respiratory compromise, and even death. What are the symptoms of a venomous snake bite?The symptoms of a venomous snakebite depend on the type of toxin(s) secreted into the bite or puncture wound, and in part, on how much toxin is present in the tissue. The types of symptoms produced can be grouped into four groups:
What is a nonvenomous (nonpoisonous) snake bite?
What is a venomous (poisonous) snake bite?A venomous (poisonous) snake bite is a bite or a puncture wound made by a snake that is capable of injecting, secreting, or spitting a toxin into the penetrated skin wound or, mucus membranes or the eyes where the toxin can be absorbed. In North America, there are about 25 species of snakes able to secrete toxin. However, non-native poisonous species are present in zoos and held in private homes or other areas by snake collectors. Consequently, almost any type of venomous snake bite can be encountered in the US. About 7,000 snake bites are reported in the US per year, but because snake bites are not required to be reported, it is estimated that up to 45,000 bites per year may occur with about 8,000 by poisonous snakes. The most common venomous snakes in the US are:
What is the prognosis for a venomous snake bite?Most snake bites, when quickly and appropriately treated, have a good prognosis. If left untreated for various increasing lengths of time the prognosis usually diminishes while the complications increase. Deaths are unlikely as fewer than 10 deaths per year are due to snakebites in the US. What is the treatment for a venomous snake bite?There are two phases in the treatment of snake bites.
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